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Column Service Information: Removal: Column-Steering

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
NOTE: If steering column being removed is an electric telescoping column and it is being reused, place column in mid-tilt position before removal to ease installation.
  1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead  .
  2. Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
  3. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
    GC0013236Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel
    GC0013237Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (1) off the shaft.
  6. Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Reinforcement I/P Steering Column
    GC0013216Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 4: Clockspring Screws
    GC0013218Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Loosen at least one clockspring screw (1) to prevent the clockspring from unwinding.
    Fig 5: Locating Access Hole And Set Screw
    GC0013219Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the steering column control module (SCCM) (2) securing the multi-function SCCM assembly.
    Fig 6: Remove/Install SCCM
    GC0013220Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
    Fig 7: Unlatching Tilt Lever From Column
    GC0039575Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Manual tilt and telescoping columns - Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 8: Roll Top Shroud
    GC0013224Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Remove three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove roll top shroud (1) along with manual tilt/telescope handle (3) (if equipped).
    Fig 9: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the two retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2) for the steering column.
  14. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 10: Removing Wiring Harness Connector
    GC0039576Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Depress the tabs on the rear of the column wiring harness connector and remove the connector from the steering column.
  16. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 11: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove the pinch bolt (4) at the lower coupling shaft (5).
  18. Slide the steering shaft (3) out of the lower coupling shaft (5).
  19. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 12: Power Steering Column Brace
    GC0013227Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. If equipped with electronic telescoping column, remove the screws (3) mounting the brace (1) to the steering column (2) and support beam bracket.
    Fig 13: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
    GC0013225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  21. Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 14: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
    GC0013226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.
  22. Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
  23. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
  24. Transfer remaining parts if necessary to the new column.
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